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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is a correspondent at Korea Risk Group. He has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report, and appeared on ABC News Australia, Deutsche Welle and Monocle Radio. He specializes in offering in-depth analyses of South Korea’s defense policy, security relations and domestic politics for Korea Pro.

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US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats

US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats

Strategic bomber's first deployment under Trump administration aims to enhance deterrence and allied interoperability

US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 20, 2025
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats

South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats

Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile is advanced precision-guided weapon designed to defend greater Seoul area

South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 18, 2025
North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

Seoul says ICAO was notified last year about plan to sever channel from 2025, but calls ‘currently operating normally’

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 13, 2025
North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025
South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

Revisions remove age limit for higher education subsidies and residency limit for defectors to join savings program

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 12, 2025
North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan

North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan

Defense ministry statement warns that Washington’s strategic deployments could escalate regional tensions

North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 11, 2025
South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung warned of DPRK’s ties with Moscow, adding inter-Korean relations could shift if Trump-Kim talks progress

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 10, 2025
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 7, 2025
Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Senior military officer made revelation during testimony on Roh Sang-won’s role in Dec. 3 martial law declaration

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 5, 2025
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